Day by day

Israel vs Israel

Sweden // 2010 // Couleur // 58'
English with French subtitles

A grandmother, a rabbi, a former soldier and an anarchist: four Israelis, four indignant views on 40 years of occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Living in Jerusalem, the Swedish director gathers the testimonies of these peace activists whose actions and words wage a relentless battle to ensure that Palestinians may live decent lives. Targets of criticism by their fellow citizens, these progressive Israelis feel responsible for the future of the Near East. By refusing to remain indifferent, they have dedicated their lives to this cause.
Their confessions allow Terje Carlsson to take us to the heart of the oppression of the Palestinian people.
Israel vs Israel is one of the most upsetting films we have yet seen on this theme. The brutal and shocking images of this intensely provocative documentary are difficult to forget.

Terje Carlsson